2000 Honda CR-V — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Honda CR-V passed 69.2% of its 6,438 recorded MOT tests. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 28.2% of the time, so this is 2.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (18.8%) and lighting & signalling (16.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and ball joint — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 740 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 37.0% versus 16.1%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 49.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.8% | 1,213 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 1,046 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 10.6% | 680 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 494 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 376 |
| 6 | Brakes | 5.6% | 359 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 740 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 689 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 577 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 454 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 404 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 393 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 49.2% | 3,170 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.7% | 1,719 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.2% | 1,559 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 19.8% | 1,273 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.4% | 1,118 |
| 6 | Other defects | 16.6% | 1,069 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 186 | 16.1% |
| 60-90k | 964 | 24.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,999 | 29.9% |
| 120-150k | 1,839 | 32.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,423 | 37.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,030 | 31.1% |
| 2022 | 1,558 | 29.5% |
| 2023 | 1,207 | 30.5% |
| 2024 | 913 | 32.1% |
| 2025 | 730 | 31.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 CR-V
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 18.8% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (18.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (16.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (10.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Honda CR-Vs pass their MOT?
69.2% of the 6,438 2000 Honda CR-V MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Honda CR-V?
Suspension, recorded in 18.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.3%).
Does the 2000 CR-V get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.1% in the 30-60k band to 37.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,438 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.